Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan's textile companies discussed international requirements for accessing foreign markets during an open dialogue held under the Entrepreneurs' Support Club in Technical Regulation at the Agency for Technical Regulation.
The event was organized jointly by the Agency for Technical Regulation and the Agency for the Development of the Light Industry, with the participation of textile-sector enterprises.
Participants reviewed ways to increase the export potential of domestic manufacturers, remove technical barriers and introduce international standards. In 2025, Uzbekistan's textile exports reached US$2.6 billion, with supplies delivered to 75 countries. The target for 2026 is to increase exports to US$4 billion.
Entrepreneurs were informed that there is no universal certificate allowing textile products to be exported to any foreign market.
Requirements depend on the destination country and the specific type of product. They may cover technical regulations, labeling, safety, laboratory testing, chemical content and additional conditions set by foreign buyers.
In this regard, companies were advised to study the requirements of the specific market they intend to supply in advance.
The meeting also examined the particular requirements for entering the European Union and US markets. In the EU, correctly indicating the fiber composition of textile products and complying with labeling requirements are important. In the United States, companies must take into account requirements concerning information on fiber content, country of manufacture, manufacturer details and clothing care instructions.
Specialists also explained the purposes of the OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) international standards. When selecting the appropriate certification, participants noted that companies should focus not on how widespread a particular certificate is, but on the requirements of the target market, the characteristics of the product and the foreign buyer's conditions.
Considerable attention was given to laboratory testing and metrological support for production.
Entrepreneurs received recommendations on testing products for composition, physical and mechanical properties, color fastness, fiber content and the presence of harmful substances.
The meeting also addressed the accuracy and reliability of measuring instruments used by manufacturing enterprises.
At the conclusion, specialists answered entrepreneurs' questions about certification, testing, labeling, the implementation of international standards and overcoming technical barriers to exports.
Participants emphasized that the ultimate objective for enterprises should not be the formal acquisition of a certificate, but the production of high-quality, competitive goods that meet international requirements and are in demand in foreign markets.
